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NCI SBIR Presentation for Chicago Biotech Innovators

September 11, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hybrid 400 N. Aberdeen St. Suite 9 Chicago, IL, USA

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​​On September 11 at 11:00 am ET, NCI SBIR Program Director Xing-Jian Lou, Ph.D., will provide a detailed overview on the program as well as highlights from reauthorization, including the new Strategic Breakthrough Award funding mechanism that provides larger, milestone-driven awards focused on technology implementation.

​Additional topics to be covered include:

  • ​Recent NCI SBIR/STTR program updates
  • ​New and current funding opportunities
  • ​Application tips and suggestions
  • ​Commercialization resources for applicants and awardees

​Following the presentation, selected attendees will have a chance to meet one-on-one in person with Dr. Lou to discuss their cancer technology project and funding eligibility.

Registration is required for this hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) event and can be found here.

​This presentation is appropriate for biotech researchers who are interested in advancing their life-changing innovations from lab to market.

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